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16-MAR-2013

Basra Memorial Wall

The Basra Memorial Wall was originally built outside the headquarters of Multi-National Division (South East) in Basra in 2006 by members of 37 Armoured Engineer Squadron, Royal Engineers, but was brought back to the UK in 2009. It is a monument to all UK forces and coalition personnel who lost their lives during Operation Telic, the name given to the UK operations in Iraq between 2003 and 2009 – each of the 179 names (178 military personnel and one MoD civilian) appear on individual commemorative brass plaques hung on the memorial.

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Ann...07-Apr-2013 15:35
You'd have to be made of wood to read this and not have a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye.
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)04-Apr-2013 14:50
Mark, this is a striking image. Great lines. The words are something to live by. Great capture. V.
Colin Storey03-Apr-2013 13:22
Very well composed image of this memorial. v
joseantonio03-Apr-2013 04:21
Love those reflections on the wall.V.
bill friedlander03-Apr-2013 01:02
I share woody's thoughts. A poignant and important memorial! V
woody3402-Apr-2013 23:01
Very moving capture ..again sensitively presented...the sentiments on the plaque are worthwhile and hopefully apply to us all...V
Helen Betts02-Apr-2013 21:52
The several reflections are quite striking here, Mark. A beautiful memorial and capture of it. V.
Brian Samuel02-Apr-2013 21:09
Thats another fine example of using the lines to direct our attention.
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